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Studio  Sale
Because of where I live
What thrives on these soils (group)
Finest Fuchsias
Local Makers—Riverton
Local Makers
Bush Coat
A Gathering Distrust
Private Lodgings

Artist CV
 



Daegan Wells is an artist living and working in Ōraka Colac Bay, Aotearoa. Through his archival and sculptural practice, Wells uses narrative to explore political, environmental, social and cultural events from recent history. 

daeganwells@gmail.com
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2026STUDIO SALE
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In late September, I’m travelling to Japan to undertake an artist residency at the Aomori Contemporary Art Centre (ACAC) in the far north of Honshu.

The residency is an incredible opportunity to spend an extended period working within a new landscape and community. My project will centre around walking through the landscape surrounding ACAC, spending time with local growers, foragers, artists and residents, and exploring the relationships between food, place, ecology and everyday life.

To help with the additional costs of spending three months working and living in Japan, I’m holding a studio sale of selected works from previous years. Funds raised through the sale will contribute towards the costs of the residency.

Download the catalogue for details, dimensions and prices of the available works.

Local makers (part of an ongoing research project), 2026
Handwoven textile, wool, linen, nylon thread
120 × 85 cm

Studio Test for Local Makers, 2025
Hand-spun pet wool, cotton, linen
290 x 40mm

Studio Test for Made from the Home, 2024
Needle-felted wool from pets, cotton calico backing
150 x 190mm

Made for the Home (Rug 3), 2025
Hand-processed wool fleece from pet sheep, cotton warp
750 × 500 mm

Local Makers (Rug), 2024
Hand-processed wool fleece from pet sheep (Piglet), jute warp
710 x 500mm

Made for the Home (Small Rug), 2024
Hand-processed wool fleece from pet sheep, cotton warp
1130 x 1070mm